Vonarstræti / Life in a Fishbowl
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Vonarstræti / Life in a Fishbowl

by Baldvin Zophoníasson

Secondary title
Life in a Fishbowl
Country / Year
Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic / 2014
Duration
130 Min.
Languages
Icelandic
Subtitles
EnglishEnglish
GermanGerman
Genre
Drama
Tags
Family
Direction
Baldvin Zophoníasson
Cast
Thorsteinn Bachmann,
Hera Hilmarsdóttir,
Thor Kristjánsson,
Valur Freyr Gunnarsson,
Kristín Lea Sigrídardóttir

Three stories from Iceland: Formerly successful writer Mori, now an alcoholic, is still dealing with a stroke of fate from twenty years ago. He has just handed a manuscript for a new book to his publisher. Single mother Eik doesn’t earn enough as a nursery school teacher to take proper care of her family. She decides to sell her body. Finally, former footballer and upcoming banker Sölvi carries out immoral orders to please his boss. He becomes increasingly estranged from his family. Three people, who, in their own way, are living a double life; three people whose paths cross and influence each other. Inspired by actual events, director Baldvin Zophoníasson has created a moving drama about the impact and power of interpersonal relationships.

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